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13. Breast cancer - what is this SAVI stuff?

Reply to hamsterjill (Original post)

Tue Mar 28, 2023, 02:54 PM

Mar 2023

Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that starts in the breast. A malignant tumor is a group of cancer cells that has grown into surrounding tissues in the breast. It can spread (metastasize) to the lymph nodes and to distant areas of the body. The disease occurs predominantly in women, but men can develop breast cancer, too.

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Breast cancer - what is this SAVI stuff? [View all] hamsterjill Feb 2023 OP

I had the same diagnosis 10 years ago. live love laugh Feb 2023 #1

There are new studies that talk about radiation affecting the heart. hamsterjill Feb 2023 #4

I'm sorry that your sister is having such a complicated/frustrating treatment course Docreed2003 Feb 2023 #2

Thank you. hamsterjill Feb 2023 #3

Unfortunately, it's either that or a needle stick the day of surgery for the wire Docreed2003 Feb 2023 #5

There is no concern for the patient. hamsterjill Feb 2023 #6

No, it's not all about money NoRethugFriends Feb 2023 #7

Oh yes it is. hamsterjill Feb 2023 #10

I'm not suggesting that the system isn't screwed up Docreed2003 Feb 2023 #8

Are you actually a doctor? hamsterjill Feb 2023 #9

Again, let me apologize for how frustrating this has been for you and your sister Docreed2003 Feb 2023 #11

You are very kind. hamsterjill Feb 2023 #12

Breast cancer - what is this SAVI stuff? tdawnnews Mar 2023 #13

Why this post? hamsterjill Mar 2023 #14

I hope things are getting better nt XanaDUer2 Apr 2023 #15

Aw thanks for checking in. hamsterjill Apr 2023 #16